Where do you feel unsafe, asks Delhi Police, walks South Campus with students

At around 7:15 pm, a group of five to six Delhi Police officers, led by South Campus SHO Inspector Narender and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhimanyu Poswal, began their outreach walk in the South Campus of Delhi University. Their mission was to inquire with students about the areas they feel unsafe in, following a recent gang rape case. The walk took them through a 1-kilometer stretch, surrounded by old housing complexes and isolated areas.

Upon reaching the Motilal Nehru College Evening, the police team observed students leaving the college, forming small groups before heading to their PGs or homes. The officers approached the students, who were initially startled by the sudden appearance of uniformed men. The officers reassured them, stating they were there only to listen and help.

Students shared their concerns about feeling unsafe in various areas, such as the bus stand with men sitting and drinking, the skywalk near the Metro station, and the lack of streetlights in certain sections. One student mentioned an incident where a man tried to hold onto her brakes while she was riding her scooter.

The police team discussed the need for increased patrolling and the installation of streetlights in the dark spots identified. They also planned to coordinate with institutions like the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, which had no lights or guards at its entrance. Joint Commissioner of Police Nupur Prasad assured that a security audit had already been conducted, highlighting the dysfunctional streetlights that had been fixed with the help of the local MLA.